Two individuals have been arrested following an extensive investigation into inappropriate and unlawful conduct with juvenile victims.
Chiarel Davis, 38, of Chiefland, Florida, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including: • Sexual assault by a person 24 years or older on a 16- or 17-year-old victim • Traveling to meet a minor • Interfering with custody of a minor • Contributing to the delinquency of a minor
Davis engaged in sexual activity with a juvenile victim, providing marijuana to the minor, and sending explicit messages and images. She also facilitated unsupervised meetings with the minor without parental consent.
Nicholas Scott, 35, of Gainesville, Florida, faces charges including: • Use of a two-wav communication device to facilitate a felonv • Distribution of obscene material to a minor
Scott sent explicit images to one of the victims and communicated with the juvenile in a manner that violated Florida law.
The Alachua Police Department began investigating the case after a report from a concerned parent. Both suspects are known to the victims and their family and had previously interacted with them under the pretense of friendship.
Due to the sensitive nature of the crimes and to protect the identities of the victims, no further details will be released. "This case is a reminder of the need for vigilance in protecting our youth" said Chief Jesse Sandusky. "We commend the victims for their bravery in coming forward and thank our detectives for their diligence and professionalism.
The Alachua Police Department would like to thank the agencies involved that helped bring Davis and Scott to justice.
Anyone with additional information, or who may be a victim, is urged to contact Detective Jacob Eady at (386) 588-3328 or by email at jeady@alachuapd.org.
